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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,032.78 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,032.78 and 603.20 is: 829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,032.78 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,032.78 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,032.78 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 622,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,972.90/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.63

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